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by abscate
18 Dec 2017, 07:31
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Re: Squeal after brakes, axles, wheel bearing

Check the calipers after a 10 minute run to see if they are hot...douse a cup of water and listen for boiling. Compare to the other side.

If you drive on sticking calipers, you will ruin your new Pads!
by LOB
19 Jan 2018, 09:20
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Re: Airbag Expiration Response from Volvo

Volvo says; There is no need to have the air bags inspected as Volvo has extended the lifetime of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components to be the same as the lifetime of the car. What's the life expectancy of a 850? Does this answer take into account that my 1997 850 might last until 20...
by matthew1
13 Jun 2019, 23:46
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My thoughts on the 850's interior design

In 17 years of driving my 1997 850, not one day did I think "this is better in new cars" about any interior feature. I can go on and on about the remarkable and awesome design of my 850. The interior never once felt poorly designed. Good design lasts. The controls were properly placed. The...
by yanga001
16 Jul 2020, 09:02
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Re: Financial Distress Parts Pool

I can be a parts node for Ontario (near Toronto), I have a bit of space up north where i store some volvos so one more won't hurt. Distribution wise I'm located right near a Purolator and Fedex distro centre. I have a few parts cars and may be able to part with some items.
by matthew1
16 Jul 2020, 10:44
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Re: Financial Distress Parts Pool

Ok, now for the hard part. Getting the word out to Volvo owners in financial distress. I'll make a page here (like the VRD entries... i.e.: non-forum) as a landing page for press/people Make a Google Maps page with pins for you who have offered to help ("nodes") (not your name, just a pin ...
by matthew1
26 Sep 2020, 19:47
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Re: FDPP #2

Gnalan, I emailed Yagger. I'll update this thread when I hear from him. I want that S60 running.
by matthew1
28 Sep 2020, 19:30
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Re: FDPP #2

I asked him to go ahead and help you. I don't know what his schedule is...
by abscate
28 Oct 2020, 06:28
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Re: Financial Distress Parts Program

I dispatched

2 front brake rotors
2 calipers
2 sets decent front brake pads
Pass headlight
SAS pump
Front radiator frame member
Cam sensor
Radiator
Rear number brackets

On the FDPP program to a car in progress

We thank all of you who donated parts and via donation to this program
by misha
20 Jul 2022, 14:44
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Re: 97 850 GLT break between catalytic converter and pipe to muffler

Take the car to a shop that know how to use a welder.
It's easy and not more than 10-15 min repair.